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Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Promises ‘No Tax On Tips And Overtime’, But There’s A Limit—Here’s Who Qualifies

The new law introduces two above-the-line deductions — one for tips and one for overtime pay. This allows eligible workers to deduct certain income from their federal taxable income, reducing how much they owe in federal income taxes. However, this does not eliminate all taxes on that income.

The Child Tax Credit Could Be Worth Over $2,000 Under Republicans’ Spending Plan—But Millions Of Families Would Be Ineligible For Full Benefit

Despite the potential increase that Republican lawmakers are pushing to boost the child tax credit as part of their budget reconciliation plan, approximately 17 million children would still not qualify for the full credit.

Seniors May Soon Get A Larger Income Tax Deduction

This proposed benefit, dubbed the “senior bonus,” is part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was passed by the House in late May. Its goal is to help ease financial strain on retirees—particularly those with moderate incomes.